Rick Morton lets you know up front that he did not initially
want to adopt. He was somewhat apprehensive. He realized turning to the bible
on adoption of orphans is where the answer would be found.
Mr. Morton states, “God began to consume our attention with
Ukraine over the next few months.” Rick and his wife began the process of
adoption for an orphan from the Ukraine. He explains their first step was
meeting with a social worker. They also had plenty of reading material to go
through and seminars to attend.
Mr. Morton discusses the connection between global orphan care
and the Gospel. He references teachings of Jesus and his engagement of widows,
orphans, and sojourners. Biblical
chapters used are Jeremiah 7, Deuteronomy 10 and 14.
He further discusses that men take part in this mission. With
so many orphans globally, there is an immediate need for male role models in
their lives.
Titus 1:15-16 and Acts 20:28-30 are used to discuss abuse and
corruption in the church and world. Mismanagement and corruption in adoption
agencies must continually be policed.
Mr. Morton shares information on the transnational adoption
procedures, the need to care for orphans globally, and the biblical reasoning
for attempting this fete. Although I consider transnational adoption a good gesture, I
believe you should take care of home first. There are orphan children in the
United States of America that need just as much care. My suggestion would be
adopting in the United States first, then adopt abroad. I recommend this book for readers who want additional insight
to adopting transnational. Also, recommended to church missionary ministry
personnel.
I received this book free from New Hope Publishers through the
Litfuse Reviewer Program for an unbiased opinion.
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